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English: Glossina adult, lateral and dorsal. Genus characteristics: 1- Antennae have an arista with setae on the dorsal surface; these setae have additional extensions, making the arista look like a feather. 2- Eyes are dark brown. 3- Thorax has a hypopleuron without a row of stout setae. 4- Thorax and abdomen are dull light brown/grey in mottled patterns. 5- Wings have vein 4 curving in a wavy line toward the outer leading edge. 6- Discal cell of wings is distinctly asymmetric, shaped like an axe or hatchet. 7- When resting, wings are folded flat and overlapping. 8- Palps are as long as the piercing proboscis; the proboscis projects forwards when not in use.